1 1/2 c. white sugar (trust me!)
6 tbsp. flour
3/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
1/3 c. water
3 egg yolks (use whites for meringue)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. butter
1 (9-inch) baked pastry shell

Combine sugar, flour and salt in saucepan. Add milk and water. Cook until thick, stirring well to prevent scorching. Beat egg yolks in small bowl, adding a small amount of hot mixture, and mixing well. Add egg mixture to rest of filling, stirring well. Return to heat and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla. Cool slightly before filling baked pastry shell; top with meringue. Place in 350 degree oven until meringue is lightly browned.